House Republicans to take up pro-Israel legislation after Iran attack

House Republicans will take up legislation this week that seeks to support Israel and respond to Iran after the Islamic Republic launched a major attack on Israel over the weekend.

"In light of Iran’s unjustified attack on Israel, the House will move from its previously announced legislative schedule next week to instead consider legislation that supports our ally Israel and holds Iran and its terrorist proxies accountable," House Majority Whip Steve Scalise wrote on X, formerly Twitter, Saturday evening.

Scalise also reiterated the House's support for Israel and said that "there must be consequences for this unprovoked attack" after Iran launched hundreds of missiles and drones toward Israel on Saturday, most of which were shot down by Israel, the United States and other countries.

Other Republican leaders also jumped to back Israel after the attack.

House Speaker Mike Johnson said Saturday that he urged the "White House to insist upon a proper response" to the attack and that the "Biden Administration’s undermining of Israel and appeasement of Iran have contributed to these terrible developments."

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Saturday urged the House to pass a supplemental national security bill that would support both Israel and Ukraine.

Although Republicans have urged a response to the attack, reports emerged Sunday that President Joe Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the U.S. will not join in any Israeli counter-offensive against Iran.

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